Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

The Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) runs for 78 weeks. To achieve the qualification, students must complete 33 units in total — 27 core units and 6 elective units selected from the training package.

International students must have an IELTS score of 6+ (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of having been educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country, or by successfully completing an English Placement Test. Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can also be accepted, provided students supply results confirming equivalence to IELTS 6+.

Learners are required to have a Kitchen Kit including a chef's dress, safety boots, and a knife kit (which includes various types of knives) and other tools. The Kitchen Kit is required to enter into the Kitchen Management Training and to be able to undertake training in the kitchen effectively. The Kitchen Kit is included in the material fees, which also cover printed reading materials and books. Chef dress includes chef coat, apron and safety boots.

Training is delivered using a blended approach, combining face-to-face training, online sessions, and work placement. Face-to-face sessions are held in the classroom or training kitchen, with 15 hours per week dedicated to face-to-face training and an additional 5 hours of trainer-led online sessions, totalling 20 hours per week.

After achieving the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, individuals can progress to the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management at Alice Springs College of Australia.